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by morra10 » Wed Jan 30, 2008 6:54 pm
Domenech: Trezeguet Can Say What He Wants
In an interview with L'Equipe, Raymond Domenech hit out at Juventus forward David Trezeguet in what is yet another chapter in the stormy relationship between the two...
L'Equipe today published an interview conducted with France coach Raymond Domenech, in which the manager once again touched on his love-hate relationship with Juventus striker David Trezeguet.
The player's ire was drawn by his "humiliation" at being involved in an 'A' international against Slovakia late last year, when a team of fringe players laboured under the challenge of their Slovak counterparts.
With Domenech set to select an 'A' squad once more to help him round out his squad of 23 for Euro 2008, sparks could fly with Trezeguet once more.
Domenech said, "He was humiliated? That's his problem."
L'Equipe asked if it was also Domenech's problem, as he needed his player to do well in high-level matches.
"No - my problem is to make a selection," insisted the manager.
"He does and says what he wants. It doesn't bother me. I understand that, at the age of 30, this kind of match isn't great. But I explained to him that I wanted to see how he reacted when there was competition for his place.
"Let's not forget that he had just come out of a season in Serie B. This allowed him to play a higher level match with us."
(Trezeguet later told the press that he didn't see the point in 'A' internationals, asking if playing in front of a couple of hundred fans was really befitting of top-level players.)
L'Equipe would not give up their line of questioning, asking whether or not the French team played differently with Trezeguet, and if the coach could ignore his statistical record.
He responded, almost sarcastically, "Yes, in Serie B?"
The paper pointed out that even in Serie A, he was performing well.
"Circumstances may see him reinstated to the squad at any time," conceded the boss.
"At other times, other choices will be better. There's nothing definitive in football. You can't say 4-4-2 can be this way but not that. I don't know myself. I don't know the exact science. I'm not a journalist!
"I can't judge a player permanently. I say to myself, could this player be useful to this time, right now, according to my criteria. I have no full explanation. I just say, this is how it seems to me. Other trainers may vary."
Moving on to discuss other topics, Domenech admitted that selecting his provisional squad that will be narrowed down for Euro 2008 is quite a challenge.
"I finish each weekend with a huge struggle after seeing so many matches. I want as much information as possible so as not to be deceived.
"The 'A' squad is something like this: I've seen the greatest players, but there can only be 23 at the end. I will see exactly who the group's winners are when I see them in a high level match.
"In general, [having more candidates] is not reassuring. When you have 35 potential players, you can't have 35 global stars. Yes, there's more choice. But some are young. Will they be ready? I have six months to find out.
"We need to strike hard. There is no guarantee for anyone. We'll make an efficient list for the Euros, and also look ahead a bit to World Cup 2010 qualification."
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He's such a douche bag. I hope he doesn't even call trez up, it will only benefit his competitors. With henry's current form I would rather play against him than trez.
In an interview with L'Equipe, Raymond Domenech hit out at Juventus forward David Trezeguet in what is yet another chapter in the stormy relationship between the two...
L'Equipe today published an interview conducted with France coach Raymond Domenech, in which the manager once again touched on his love-hate relationship with Juventus striker David Trezeguet.
The player's ire was drawn by his "humiliation" at being involved in an 'A' international against Slovakia late last year, when a team of fringe players laboured under the challenge of their Slovak counterparts.
With Domenech set to select an 'A' squad once more to help him round out his squad of 23 for Euro 2008, sparks could fly with Trezeguet once more.
Domenech said, "He was humiliated? That's his problem."
L'Equipe asked if it was also Domenech's problem, as he needed his player to do well in high-level matches.
"No - my problem is to make a selection," insisted the manager.
"He does and says what he wants. It doesn't bother me. I understand that, at the age of 30, this kind of match isn't great. But I explained to him that I wanted to see how he reacted when there was competition for his place.
"Let's not forget that he had just come out of a season in Serie B. This allowed him to play a higher level match with us."
(Trezeguet later told the press that he didn't see the point in 'A' internationals, asking if playing in front of a couple of hundred fans was really befitting of top-level players.)
L'Equipe would not give up their line of questioning, asking whether or not the French team played differently with Trezeguet, and if the coach could ignore his statistical record.
He responded, almost sarcastically, "Yes, in Serie B?"
The paper pointed out that even in Serie A, he was performing well.
"Circumstances may see him reinstated to the squad at any time," conceded the boss.
"At other times, other choices will be better. There's nothing definitive in football. You can't say 4-4-2 can be this way but not that. I don't know myself. I don't know the exact science. I'm not a journalist!
"I can't judge a player permanently. I say to myself, could this player be useful to this time, right now, according to my criteria. I have no full explanation. I just say, this is how it seems to me. Other trainers may vary."
Moving on to discuss other topics, Domenech admitted that selecting his provisional squad that will be narrowed down for Euro 2008 is quite a challenge.
"I finish each weekend with a huge struggle after seeing so many matches. I want as much information as possible so as not to be deceived.
"The 'A' squad is something like this: I've seen the greatest players, but there can only be 23 at the end. I will see exactly who the group's winners are when I see them in a high level match.
"In general, [having more candidates] is not reassuring. When you have 35 potential players, you can't have 35 global stars. Yes, there's more choice. But some are young. Will they be ready? I have six months to find out.
"We need to strike hard. There is no guarantee for anyone. We'll make an efficient list for the Euros, and also look ahead a bit to World Cup 2010 qualification."
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He's such a douche bag. I hope he doesn't even call trez up, it will only benefit his competitors. With henry's current form I would rather play against him than trez.
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by Bagg10 » Fri Feb 01, 2008 12:34 pm
Zanetti ‘Retires’ From International Football Juventus star Cristiano Zanetti will not be earning a recall to the Italy national team or travelling to Euro 2008 after he all but confirmed his retirement from international football.
Zanetti has not played for his country since Euro 2004, when he was one of Italy’s most disappointing players as they controversially crashed out of the competition in the group stages.
It was believed that the ex-Inter man would struggle to ever find his way back into the international fold, but some superb performances for Juventus this season has led to many campaigning for him to be recalled.
With Roberto Donadoni set to name his squad for the friendly with Portugal in Zurich next Wednesday, Zanetti’s name was expected to be called.
However the midfielder has set the record straight and says he will not be considered for selection as he took the decision to retire from international football after Euro 2004.
"I am 30 years-old and I think only about Juventus," said Zanetti.
"I don’t want to create confusion. Donadoni is an honourable man and I admire him greatly, both as a person and as a coach.
“This decision I took four years ago, after the European Championships in Portugal. In simple terms it is an old story.â€
Zanetti has not played for his country since Euro 2004, when he was one of Italy’s most disappointing players as they controversially crashed out of the competition in the group stages.
It was believed that the ex-Inter man would struggle to ever find his way back into the international fold, but some superb performances for Juventus this season has led to many campaigning for him to be recalled.
With Roberto Donadoni set to name his squad for the friendly with Portugal in Zurich next Wednesday, Zanetti’s name was expected to be called.
However the midfielder has set the record straight and says he will not be considered for selection as he took the decision to retire from international football after Euro 2004.
"I am 30 years-old and I think only about Juventus," said Zanetti.
"I don’t want to create confusion. Donadoni is an honourable man and I admire him greatly, both as a person and as a coach.
“This decision I took four years ago, after the European Championships in Portugal. In simple terms it is an old story.â€
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